Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Practice Examination

What aspect does Arnold Lazarus emphasize in his multimodal approach to counseling?

1. Focus solely on cognitive processes

2. Behavior, Affective Responses, and Sensations

3. Only interpersonal relationships

4. Drugs as the main treatment method

The correct answer is: Behavior, Affective Responses, and Sensations

The multimodal approach developed by Arnold Lazarus emphasizes the importance of addressing multiple dimensions of a client's experiences and functioning. His model, often referred to as BASIC ID, incorporates various modalities, including Behavior, Affective responses, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal relationships, and Drugs. By focusing on behavior, affective responses, and sensations, this approach allows counselors to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients by examining how different aspects of their lives interact and influence one another. For instance, addressing the behavioral aspect can involve modifying actions or habits; understanding affective responses is crucial for exploring emotions, and sensations pertain to physical experiences and interactions. This holistic perspective is essential in facilitating effective therapeutic interventions that can be tailored to the unique needs of each individual. The other choices either narrow the focus too much or disregard the multifaceted nature of human experience, which is central to Lazarus's approach.